Sandals Barbados

We wanted to write a review to commend the manager, and his team, at Butch’s Chophouse. It was so very well managed and a true 5-star experience: from the initial greeting; service; ambience and presentation/quality of the food right through to the signature cocktail. This doesn’t just happen by chance and to our family, our experience at your restaurant stood out for all the right reasons. Hardly a surprise therefore that it is difficult to secure a reservation. Visitors please make sure that you book in early: trust us, you won’t be disappointed. Staff: keep doing what you’re doing: it really is top-notch. Thank you.

We visited Sandals Royal Barbados for our honeymoon for 2 weeks and it was the most incredible experience! Upon arrival, we were greeted by people who took our suitcases from us to our rooms and told we had been given a complimentary upgrade to a Rondoval Suite for our honeymoon. The room was stunning, such a personal, intimate space for us and we had visits from housekeeping around 3 times each day. They turned down the bed every night for us and kept our minibar well stocked. The staff were so extremely friendly across the whole site on the royal side and Barbados side. From the bar staff, to restaurant staff, entertainment team and housekeeping! The food was outstanding, so many options to choose from and the cafes were also so delicious. We loved that there were also so many options of where to sunbathe because obviously you have access to both hotels so felt like so many different choices. We loved the infinity pool most of all and there was one particular man (sadly don’t know his name) but he was incredible with looking after the pool and keeping the area around it in great condition. The piano bar was a firm favourite for us! Dale was very experienced and this was very evidence because every night would be different songs based on the crowd he had. We also loved the white party which had a silent disco every Wednesday; such a fun time! The weather was so nice every day, there was a few rainy spells but literally for about 10 minutes and then the sun came back out again. We were very grateful for the helpful staff at the Island Routes desk as she helped us book excursions! We visited Harrison’s cave which was so much fun; and also did an island keep safari and the tour guide was very knowledgeable! We also felt so lucky to see the monkeys on the resort, and again, the staff knew the exact time and location we’d be able to see them and were so lovely! The beachfront was also such a lovely place too. We kept hearing lots of people saying about the seaweed and yes there was a build up every now and then but the staff were on top of removing this as often as they could! It was the most wonderful holiday we have ever had and would 100% recommend this resort! We’d love to visit again!

Hotel is 3* only . Room run down and not kept clean . No fresh towels 3 nights running and room not made up one day . After a day at the beach we had to get swimming pool towels for our room . Building work right outside our room and lorry/van noise at 7 am waking us up . Restaurant staff miserable and felt they didn’t want to be at work . We must praise the manager of butches as we had a disappointing meal due to transfer to American tavern which does not have the same atmosphere. He made a reservation back at butches for us before he flew out the country and apologised for the poor service .bathroom dirty and big crack in the bottom of the bath . This was our 3rd visit to this hotel but won’t be back for a 4th .

Larkan the bartender at the piano bar on the Barbados side is a wonderful addition to the staff. Made everybody feel happy. We are all laughing & having a great time hanging out at the bar and made one heck of an espresso martini.

Everything was FANTATSTIC!!!